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Paper and packaging companies have been largely driven by output volume. However, this is no longer sufficient, and new business models and processes can illustrate a successful path into the future. Many organizations are aiming to design a system that better balances demand with production, focuses on profitability, and can also yield a more efficient operations and control system. This transformation requires real-time digital information and control in a digital paper and packaging enterprise.

Griffin Communications and AICC were awarded with two 2014 Gold Awards by the Association of Marketing Communications Professionals. The statues, known as MarCom Awards are peer recognition by this national organization for both excellence and effectiveness in various forms of advertising, PR and promotion.

The first award was for this past spring's AICC/Paperboard Packaging Hall of Fame video honoring Jack Schwarz. A second award given to AICC and Griffin Communications for Corrugated Week¹s video Salute to Paul Vishny and his 40 years of service to AICC and the industry.

AICC, the Independent Packaging Association announces the dates and locations for the Association’s upcoming spring and fall conventions through 2017. AICC’s national meetings take place annually in the spring and fall. The conventions provide premier educational and training opportunities for members as well as providing social and networking events. .

SAO PAULO, Dec. 16, 2014 (PPI Latin America) -The Brazilian corrugated board industry should end 2014 with flat volumes compared to 2013. Preliminary statistics released by the Brazilian Corrugated Board Assn (ABPO) show January-November 2014 sales at 3.14 million tonnes, unchanged over the same period of last year.

Sales in November at 293,882 tonnes declined 6.4% over October. The number is also 2.3% lower than November 2013.

Menasha Packaging is purchasing new equipment in response to growing customer demand. The company is adding a Bobst Central Impression Flexographic 90SIX Printing Press that will double its capacity for preprinted linerboard orders.

The press will be strategically located to best maximize efficiencies and optimize customers' supply chains. It is expected to be in production within 12-to-14 months.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16, 2014 (RISI) -US box shipments showed strength for a third consecutive month in November, while containerboard inventories at box plants and mills plunged by 82,000 tons, according to the latest industry statistics.

Box shipments declined by 1.8% on an actual basis in November to 27.914 billion ft2 but were up 3.6% on an average week basis, adjusted for one less day in the latest month which had only 18 shipping days, the Fibre Box Association (FBA reported).

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 15, 2014 (Press Release) -In response to lively customer interest for rain-repellent paper bags, Mondi has developed the Splash Bag. This new bag resists rain for up to two hours and withstands humidity better than a standard paper bag.

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